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Kia ora koutou katoa from Hewett House
Kia ora koutou katoa from Hewett House
Nau mai haere mai.
We hope you had a restful break and are ready for an exciting new term ahead. This term is packed with sports, events, and activities — so get ready to bring your energy, team spirit, and enthusiasm!
A quick reminder: If you're feeling unwell or showing any signs of illness, please stay home and take the time you need to recover. Your health and the health of others comes first.
Let’s have a great term together!
Ngā mihi nui,
Joyce Clark
Register here for the Year 9 and 10 Whānau Dinner:
Joyce Clark, Hostel Manager: 021 245 1862 / hostelmanager@nghs.school.nz
Important Dates Coming Up
Important Dates Coming Up
Sunday 11 - Saturday 17 May: National Boarding Week
Friday 30 May: Hostel closes at 6pm for exeat weekend (King’s Birthday)
Tuesday 3 June: Hostel opens from 3pm
Tuesday 3 June: Year 9 & 10 whānau dinner 5pm
Thursday 19 June: Hostel closes at 6pm for exeat weekend (Matariki)
Sunday 22 June: Hostel opens from 3pm
Friday 27 June: Hostel closes at 6pm for end of Term 2
Relaxation Techniques to Try for a Great Night Sleep
Relaxation Techniques to Try for a Great Night Sleep
1. Breathing Exercises
Try the 4-7-8 technique:
Inhale for 4 seconds.
Hold for 7 seconds.
Exhale for 8 seconds.
Repeat 4–5 times.
2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Slowly tense and release each muscle group from head to toe.
Helps reduce physical tension and focus the mind.
3. Visualization or Guided Imagery
Imagine a calming scene (like a beach or forest).
4. Aromatherapy
Lavender, chamomile, or sandalwood essential oils can promote calm.
Use a little on your pillow.
Hostel Academic Dean Update
Hostel Academic Dean Update
I hope all our whānau enjoyed a restful school holiday break and appreciated the chance to have your rangatahi home.
Our kaiako are looking forward to meeting the parents and caregivers of our Year 9 and 10 students at the upcoming Parent-Teacher Interviews on Wednesday 14 May. You should have received information about how to make bookings. For hostel whānau, there is the option to join via video conference, which many find helpful.
In Week 4, our Year 10 ākonga will be sitting the Literacy and Numeracy Common Assessment Activities (CAAs). These assessments will also be available to Year 11 students who are still working towards these credits. Our English and Mathematics Learning Areas are focused on preparing students thoroughly.
As a reminder, from 2024 onwards, all learners must achieve 10 credits in both Literacy and Numeracy in order to gain any NCEA qualification. These can be achieved through the CAAs or through tagged achievement standards within subject areas. Thanks to these multiple opportunities, by the end of 2024, fewer than 15 Year 11 students had not yet gained either component — a positive sign that most students are well on track.
We did hold an information evening about NCEA, including the Literacy and Numeracy co-requisites, at school at the start of the April. If you missed it, there is a recording available on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2909066775939146
As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any concerns or questions about your child’s academic progress — you can reach me at ajohnson@nghs.school.nz.
Ngā mihi
- Ms Amanda Johnson (Mandy)
Heads of Hostel Update
Heads of Hostel Update
Kia ora. Welcome back.
I hope everyone had a well rested holiday! As we head into Autumn, the weather starts to get colder, so don’t forget to wear your jackets and cardigans to school and stay warm.
Now, with the winter sports season finally here, many of our boarders will be busy. For those playing, be sure not to get injured and enjoy it to the fullest. A big thank you to all the teachers, coaches, supporters and whānau who make winter sports possible!
Make the most of this term by keeping the energy up and trying to get through it without catching a cold!
- Chimari, Kaela and Georgia
Boarding Finances
Please contact hostelfinance@nghs.school.nz if you have any questions regarding your hostel account.
Change to 5 / 7 Day Status
If your daughter is wanting to change her boarding status ie to 5 day or 7 day this needs to come to the Hostel Manager in writing please.
Sunday Late Dinners
If you require a late/saved dinner on a Sunday night this MUST be booked by 12.00pm on the Sunday by putting your name on the list at the office preferably before you leave on Friday afternoon. If you have not booked a late/saved dinner you will be able to have toast and spreads. We hope you can appreciate that our kitchen team need to be able to plan for accurate numbers. It is very difficult for them when suddenly they need to find 15 – 20 extra servings. Thanks for your support with this.
Special Dietary Students
Please remember that if you have listed yourself as a special dietary requirement you are expected to honour this and not change your mind as something else appeals, the kitchen staff are going to considerable effort to cater for your needs. Once again, thank you for your support.
Netsafe
Netsafe
Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety charity. Taking a technology-positive approach to the challenges digital technology presents, they work to help people in New Zealand take advantage of the opportunities available through technology by providing practical tools, support and advice for managing online challenges. Netsafe keep people of all ages safe online by providing free support, advice and education seven days a week.
Netsafe can assist you in getting content removed from some places online and talk to you about the other options available to you – for example, taking the case to the Police. If someone is threatening to share nude images/videos of you or blackmailing you, we can also let you know what you can do about it. Our team talks to people in situations like this every day, so we’re used to talking about it and can provide you all the information you need.
There are apps that can help too, like Take it Down takeitdown.ncmec.org
This is an anonymous tool for anyone under 18 to get your intimate image or video removed from social media, including Facebook.
We love celebrating successes at Hewett House.
If you have some news (and/or photos) we would love to hear about it so we can include it in future pānui editions :)
HEWETT HOUSE TEAM
Lynley Keehan, Reception (weekdays): 021 488 758 / hewettoffice@nghs.school.nz (this email is checked seven days a week)
Joyce Clark, Hostel Manager: 021 245 1862 / hostelmanager@nghs.school.nz (this email is not checked seven days a week so if urgent, please email hewettoffice@nghs.school.nz)
Supervisors: Mrs Joan Willox / Ms Sarah-Jane Lothian (mornings), Mrs Hayley Berriman / Ms Te Aroha Hawkins / Mrs Heather McKenzie (afternoons/evenings)
Mrs Michele Glogoski (Friday evening, weekends), Mrs Lynda Jackson (weekends), Mrs Kellie Fulton / Ms Michelle McLellan (overnight)
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